Jeffreys Bay, South Africa

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Sunrise in 12h 26m

Sunrise tomorrow ~5:22 AM

Today is the peak

Don't wait — score 7.3 during the 2 AM–3 AM window. Tomorrow doesn't beat it.

GOWorth it

6.1/ 10 · Good

Best time to ride

7 PM–8 PM

Next 12 hours

Rideable and likely fun.

Clean swell

Conditions

Wave

7.1 ft↑

Sweet spot 3–10 ft

Period

10s→

Sweet spot 12–18 s

Wind

8 mph W→

Side-on

Tide

Next · —

Session plan

Worth it

Rideable and likely fun.

Jeffreys Bay, South Africa

Peak window

7 PM–8 PM

Outside daylight — wait for sunrise to surf

Why this score

Data-driven read on current conditions.

Wave height7.1 ft

Swell period10s

WindSide-on 8 mph

Current: 7.1 ft @ 10s • 8 mph wind. wave height is in a sweet spot for this spot period is middling and not a big factor either way light wind is keeping things clean wind direction is fighting the banks and shape

Next 12 hours

Peak window 7 PM–8 PM

Today's read·Auto-generated from the forecast

Workable well overhead sets on a 10-second period. Aim for the 7 PM–8 PM window.

5 PM

6.17.1ft

6 PM

6.17.3ft

7 PM

6.87.4ft

8 PM

6.87.4ft

9 PM

6.87.5ft

10 PM

6.87.4ft

11 PM

6.87.4ft

12 AM

5.37.3ft

1 AM

5.37.3ft

2 AM

5.37.3ft

3 AM

5.37.2ft

4 AM

5.37.2ft

Sunrise 5:22 AM Sunset 3:30 PM

Next 5 days

Best window

Best this week

10.0/10

Tuesday, Jul 21 • 3 AM–4 AM

Wave 6.0 ft

Period 13s

Wind max 8 mph

Temp 49–62°F

Saturday, Jul 18

7.3 / 10

Best: 2 AM–3 AM

Wave: 6.1 ft

Period: 10s

Wind max: 9 mph

Sunday, Jul 19

7.0 / 10

Best: 3 AM–4 AM

Wave: 7.3 ft

Period: 10s

Wind max: 22 mph

Monday, Jul 20

7.3 / 10

Best: 3 AM–4 AM

Wave: 8.3 ft

Period: 10s

Wind max: 14 mph

Tuesday, Jul 21

10.0 / 10

Best: 3 AM–4 AM

Wave: 6.0 ft

Period: 13s

Wind max: 8 mph

Wednesday, Jul 22

7.5 / 10

Best: 2 AM–3 AM

Wave: 8.0 ft

Period: 13s

Wind max: 10 mph

Day	Best window	Score	Wave	Period	Wind max	Temp
Saturday, Jul 18	2 AM–3 AM	7.3	6.1 ft	10s	9 mph	51–68°F
Sunday, Jul 19	3 AM–4 AM	7.0	7.3 ft	10s	22 mph	51–67°F
Monday, Jul 20	3 AM–4 AM	7.3	8.3 ft	10s	14 mph	51–67°F
Tuesday, Jul 21	3 AM–4 AM	10.0	6.0 ft	13s	8 mph	49–62°F
Wednesday, Jul 22	2 AM–3 AM	7.5	8.0 ft	13s	10 mph	51–65°F

Spot intelWetsuit, hazards & notes

Not beginner-friendly today

Beginner basics

Where to go

J-Bay's Supertubes is a world-class right pointbreak with sharks, rocks, and serious power — not a beginner wave. Kitchen Windows and the inside reforms at Point on a small day are the more manageable areas.

What to avoid

Stay completely off Supertubes proper. Don't drop in on any local — etiquette is enforced. Real shark risk; check recent advisories and surf with others.

Best beginner conditions

Wait for a small SW swell (waist-high), light W or NW wind, mid tide. Better to learn at Wavecrest or Cape St. Francis nearby before trying any J-Bay section.

New to surfing? Read the beginner guide →

Wetsuit

Summer setup

Season-based baseline. Water temp varies week to week.

Full guide

Boardshorts / Bikini

Or 2mm top on windy mornings

2mm Springsuit / Shorty

If you get cold easily

Spot notes

How this break works